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Author Michael Horn to keynote Barton School’s James Schwartz Lecture Sept. 18

Michael Horn, bestselling author of “Job Moves: 9 Steps for Making Progress in Your Career,” will present a dynamic keynote as part of the Barton School of Business’ fall 2025 James Schwartz Distinguished Speaker Series, “The New Career Playbook: Mastering Job Moves in a Changing World.” Horn’s talk will share fresh insights on navigating career transitions,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/03/author-michael-horn-to-keynote-barton-schools-james-schwartz-lecture-sept-18/

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Author Michael Horn to keynote Barton School’s James Schwartz Lecture Sept. 18

Michael Horn, bestselling author of “Job Moves: 9 Steps for Making Progress in Your Career,” will present a dynamic keynote as part of the Barton School of Business’ fall 2025 James Schwartz Distinguished Speaker Series, “The New Career Playbook: Mastering Job Moves in a Changing World.” Horn’s talk will share fresh insights on navigating career transitions,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/03/author-michael-horn-to-keynote-barton-schools-james-schwartz-lecture-sept-18-2/

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The New Career Playbook: Michael Horn to deliver keynote at the Barton School

The Barton School of Business is proud to announce Michael Horn as the keynote speaker for its fall 2025 James Schwartz Distinguished Speaker Series. Horn is the author of several influential works, including the national bestseller “Job Moves: 9 Steps for Making Progress in Your Career.” His engaging and insightful presentation, “The New Career Playbook:…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/20/the-new-career-playbook-michael-horn-to-deliver-keynote-at-the-barton-school/

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Barton School’s Executive Education Program to feature global AI expert Dr. Mark Esposito

The Center for Management Development (CMD) and Executive Education at Wichita State’s Barton School of Business is continuing its Executive Education Series for industry leaders and executives. The next program will feature Dr. Mark Esposito, an internationally recognized authority on artificial intelligence and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. His…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/04/barton-schools-executive-education-program-to-feature-global-ai-expert-dr-mark-esposito/

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Barton School alum launches jewelry company

Erin Cummings, a Barton School of Business alumna, has used knowledge gained at Wichita State to open an online semi-fine jewelry brand, Armine + Ambrose. “My time at the Barton School taught me the power of mentorship and collaboration,” she said. “Those lessons laid the foundation for Armine + Ambrose, a brand brought to life by the remarkable women on my …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/21/barton-school-alum-launches-jewelry-brand-celebrating-legacy-and-empowerment/

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Mark Esposito, global AI expert, to deliver keynote at the Barton School in spring 2025

…Mark Esposito has been selected as the keynote speaker for the spring 2025 James Schwartz Distinguished Speaker Series and J. Robert Young Executive-in-Residence, hosted by the Barton School of Business. Renowned for his expertise at the intersection of technology and economics, Dr. Esposito is an internationally recognized leader in artificial…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/20/mark-esposito-global-ai-expert-to-deliver-keynote-at-the-barton-school-in-spring-2025/

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Barton School names director of graduate programs

The W. Frank Barton School of Business has named Stephanie Cockrell as its new director of graduate programs. In the role, Cockrell will work to define and execute strategies to increase enrollment and retention as well as deliver robust experiences for graduate students. This includes study-abroad programs as well as experiential education and applied…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/01/barton-school-names-director-of-graduate-programs/

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Prolific writer and lawyer to headline fourth annual Craig W. Barton Speaker Series

Ben Stein, economist, lawyer, actor and prolific author, will speak at the 2025 Craig W. Barton Speaker Series event at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 at Miller Concert Hall in Duerksen Fine Arts Center. Seat reservations are required, and the event is free and open to the public. Stein, a Yale Law School valedictorian, has worked as a speechwriter for Presidents …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/17/prolific-writer-and-lawyer-to-headline-fourth-annual-craig-w-barton-speaker-series-2/

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Prolific writer and lawyer to headline fourth annual Craig W. Barton Speaker Series

Ben Stein, economist, lawyer, actor and prolific author, will speak at the 2025 Craig W. Barton Speaker Series event at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 at Miller Concert Hall in Duerksen Fine Arts Center. Seat reservations are required, and the event is free and open to the public. Stein, a Yale Law School valedictorian, has worked as a speechwriter for Presidents …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/17/prolific-writer-and-lawyer-to-headline-fourth-annual-craig-w-barton-speaker-series/

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Barton School to serve as event partner for tech conference featuring Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak

The Barton School of Business is excited to be the FlagshipKansas.Tech event partner for its second Ad Astra Technology Summit featuring Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Inc. On Oct. 2, sessions will take place at Woolsey Hall followed by Wozniak’s fireside chat at Charles Koch Arena. FlagshipKansas.Tech’s Immediate Past Chair Luis Rodriguez will serve as …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/15/barton-school-to-serve-as-event-partner-for-tech-conference-featuring-apple-co-founder-steve-wozniak/

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‘Next Level Chef’ winner named Barton School’s latest Entrepreneur-in-Residence

The Barton School of Business has announced Pyet DeSpain, an award winning and global private chef, as its Entrepreneur-in-Residence for the fall 2023 semester. DeSpain was the first winner of Gordon Ramsay’s “Next Level Chef” TV show on Fox. In 2021, she was named one of the top 25 best private chefs in Los Angeles by Entrepreneur Magazine. “I am very…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/26/next-level-chef-winner-named-barton-schools-latest-entrepreneur-in-residence/

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Barton School installs work by visually impaired artist

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has partnered with Envision’s Arts Program to showcase five paintings from Savannah, a visually impaired artist, in the new Woolsey Hall. Her work, which resides on the third floor of Woolsey, can be viewed at any time during operating hours and is part of a rotating art installation with…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/29/barton-school-installs-work-by-visually-impaired-artist/

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Faculty message regarding Barton Speaker Series

Dear WSU Faculty: As you’ve likely heard, Emmy Award-winning journalist Norah O’Donnell will be our guest for the 2024 Craig W. Barton Speaker Series on March 21, 2024. O’Donnell is anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News. She also anchors all CBS News’ Election Specials and is a “60 Minutes” contributing correspondent. She has covered six…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/28/faculty-message-from-provost-shirley-lefever/

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Byron Knight, president of Koch Disruptive Technologies, to deliver keynote at the Barton School

The Barton School of Business is thrilled to welcome Byron Knight, president of Koch Disruptive Technologies, as its distinguished keynote speaker. This exciting fireside chat, titled “Harnessing Disruption: Pioneering the Future of Innovation and Growth in the Business World,” will take place from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23 in 110 Woolsey Hall,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/30/byron-knight-president-of-koch-disruptive-technologies-to-deliver-keynote-at-the-barton-school-2/

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Byron Knight, president of Koch Disruptive Technologies, to deliver keynote at the Barton School

The Barton School of Business is thrilled to welcome Byron Knight, president of Koch Disruptive Technologies, as its distinguished keynote speaker. This exciting fireside chat, titled “Harnessing Disruption: Pioneering the Future of Innovation and Growth in the Business World,” will take place from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23 in 110 Woolsey Hall,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/27/byron-knight-president-of-koch-disruptive-technologies-to-deliver-keynote-at-the-barton-school/

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Barton School’s Spero launches with inspiring opening event

Spero, a Barton School of Business startup aimed at unlocking the potential of Wichita and its citizens, hosted an event on Friday, Oct. 25 to celebrate the launch of its micro-credential programs in entrepreneurship and career readiness. The event brought together the inaugural class of Spero students, their families, Spero board members, employers, mentors…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/15/barton-schools-spero-launches-with-inspiring-opening-event/

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Barton School webinar focuses on researching for scholarly impact

Wichita State’s Graduate School at the W. Frank Barton School of Business will host a webinar on the topic of Researching for impact noon-1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, via Zoom. Three WSU panelists will be featured: Dr. Usha Haley, Barton of Distinguished Chair in International Business, director of the Center for International Business Advancement and elected…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/17/barton-school-webinar-focuses-on-researching-for-scholarly-impact/

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Tina Khan named executive director of the Barton School’s Office of Career and Professional Development

The Barton School of Business has named Tina Khan as the new executive director of the college’s Office of Career and Professional Development (OCPD). Khan most recently served as a faculty member at the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) and is also the founder and CEO of Launch, LLC. “Creating spaces where young adults are seen and belong are core values…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/02/tina-khan-named-executive-director-of-the-barton-schools-office-of-career-and-professional-development/

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Barton School of Business CSMIF students gain real-world finance experience in New York City

Eight students from the Erin and Kyle Cummings Student Managed Investment Fund (CSMIF) at the Barton School of Business recently traveled to New York City for a transformative learning experience. Representing Wichita State University at Quinnipiac University’s Global Asset Management Education (GAME) Forum — the world’s largest student-run financial…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/13/barton-school-of-business-csmif-students-gain-real-world-finance-experience-in-new-york-city/

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Kapaun and Valley Center Students Named 2026 Jabara Scholars

Kapaun and Valley Center Students Named 2026 Jabara Scholars Barton School of Business 03/24/2026 01:35:34 PM The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is excited to announce that two Wichita-area students are the recipients of the 2026 Professor Fran Jabara Endowed Scholarship. The winners are Adeline Lank from Kapaun Mt. Carmel…

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